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The Best Gift Ideas for Moms In 2022

The Best Gift Ideas for Moms In 2022

It is hard to find perfect gift for a mom. How to express all your love, respect and gratefulness with a normal product idea seems impossible.   African Mother’s days have less focus on gifts than we normally see in the US. Personalizing a gift aroun read more
How can I sell more?

How can I sell more?

Are you looking for ways to increase your sales? If so, you're not alone. Our most successful customers are always on the lookout for new and innovative ways to sell more products.It's no secret that to be successful, businesses need to sell more pro read more
4 ways to grow your business by giving things away

4 ways to grow your business by giving things away

You can have inexpensive keychains made with your own name or company name engraved on them. Giving these as gifts to people, helps people to remember you in a positive way.Here are four groups of people who you can give away your keychains to…profit read more

5 Simple Steps to Start Your Own African Business

Do you want to establish your own African business? You can get access to products direct from people in Africa at wholesale prices and sell them for a significantly larger profit with almost no money and free guides to help start your own business. read more
Top 10 Best Sellers from the last 30 days

Top 10 Best Sellers from the last 30 days

10. M-P435 - African Chebe Shampoo & Conditioner Set 9. O-202 - 1/3oz Glass Roll-On Bottles 8. X-100 - Easy Business Start-Up Kit 7. M-S501 - Dudu-Osun Black Soap 6. H-095 - Organic Firm & Flat Belly Detox - 8 oz 5. M-203 - Kwanzaa Candle Set 4. M-P3 read more
Keisha Apparel Business Owner

Keisha Apparel Business Owner

Worldwide, the coronavirus pandemic has changed life and work for all. The three "D's" are the key. These are dedication, discipline and determination.The hardest thing for me in my business during the last few months of this pandemic was making the read more

Ten Things Our Customers Say Slowed Their Business Down

We took a look at what slowed our customers down the most with their business as well as what made them unsuccessful. Here are ten things that may slow you down while having your own business:  1. Poor advertising  2. Personal/family reasons  3. Inco read more
9 Ways To Make More Sales This Black History Month

9 Ways To Make More Sales This Black History Month

Black History Month is a great way for African businesses to make more sales, meet more friends and prospects, and share the beauty of African culture and handicrafts. We've put together this infographic to show you 9 ways to get better sales, meet m read more
5 Reasons Your Business Should Be Using Facebook

5 Reasons Your Business Should Be Using Facebook

So you have a storefront, or you've been handing out catalogs, or maybe you have a web page! That's great! But did you know one of the most important ways to get new customers today is through social media? Social media is taking the marketing world read more
What to do when sales are slow

What to do when sales are slow

In retail, there are always slow periods where nothing is selling. Whether it is because of seasonal, cyclical, or a recession or economic downturn, you need to be prepared and be more proactive. This is not the time to better your chess skills unles read more
How to get started selling African products

How to get started selling African products

One of the things that people want to know most is what products they will sell best and easiest. Here's some ways to know what is best for you. Instead of trying to have everything available, keep a smaller selection of the most popular products on read more
What made you want to start selling African Products

What made you want to start selling African Products

Are you the same as this customer? Are you looking for a new opportunity for your life? Do you have an African business now, and want to hear what others like you go through. One of our customers gave us her answers to some questions that you might w read more
5 Reasons To Have Your Own Business Card

5 Reasons To Have Your Own Business Card

Don't have a business card? Chances are, if you've got no business cards, you've got a lot less customers. People hold onto business cards, they put them in their wallets and come across them and remember to place an order! Business cards are very un read more

5 Ways to Increase Sales for Black History Month

1 - Discount Impulse Items This is an old idea but so often overlooked. Store owners know that “Save $15? is a much more powerful message than “20% off” and they also know that the best time to sell an extra item to a customer is when they come to pa read more
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